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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 5 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government by what date they estimate the army will have "increased lethality ten-fold", as called for in the Strategic Defence Review.

Answer

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer given by the Minister for the Armed forces to Question 79389 on 17 October 2025 in the House of Commons, which remains extant in that the Army ​will deliver a tenfold increase in lethality by 2035.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13246
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Army: Defence Equipment
Related items
Army: Defence Equipment
Friday, 17 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Army
Link
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